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Chelsea's midfield is set for an overhaul this summer with Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek lined up for moves to Manchester United, Manchester City and AC Milan respectively.
Mail Sport reported that Mount, an academy graduate at Stamford Bridge, is wanted by United, although there remains a sizeable difference over his valuation.
He is said to have agreed personal terms ahead of a likely move in the current window and talks between both clubs are expected to continue.
Kovacic, meanwhile, has been given permission to speak to Premier League champions City and is believed to be keen to work under Pep Guardiola.
Loftus-Cheek may also leave to free up room in Mauricio Pochettino's squad, and Serie A giants AC Milan have identified him as a key target for their looming rebuild.
Mason Mount is one of several Chelsea midfielders expected to leave the club this summer
Mateo Kovacic has been given permission to speak with champions Manchester City
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is being targeted by AC Milan as part of their looming squad rebuild
Conor Gallagher is also a wanted man and N'Golo Kante's contract expires at the end of the month.
With several players expected to make way, Chelsea will also splash the cash. They had targeted Sporting Lisbon's Manuel Ugarte but were
